HAMILTON-C2 Ventilator: Manufactured by Hamilton Medical AG CH-7402 Bonaduz, Switzerland; Imported and distributed by Hamilton Medical, Inc. Reno, NV 89502 The HAMILTON C2 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support to adults, pediatrics, infants and neonates depending on its configuration. Intended areas of use: In the intensive care ward or in the recovery room; During transfer of ventilated patients within the hospital.

Manufacturer defined limits for improperly functioning loudspeakers of the HAMILTON C2 alarm system were exceeded.

Hamilton Medical sent an Medical Device Safety Alert and Corrective Action letter dated September 27, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The corrective action does not require any action by the operator. In the case of an alarm situation as described in the letter, users should follow the instruction for use (Section 8 - responding to alarms in the operator manual) and have the ventilator serviced by an authorized service technician. An addendum to the Operators Manual as a result of the field correction was provided to customers with the Safety Alert Letter. Manufacture will develop and provision a test protocol for the service tech which test the proper functioning of the loudspeaker during the annual service inspection. We appreciate your support in this matter and sincerely regret any inconveniences that this action may cause you. We consider this action as necessary to ensure that our customers receive only safe and effective products with high quality. Further questions please call (775) 426-6331 Ext. 210